BA (Hons) Accountancy
Course Description
Counting on a career in accountancy? Covering the latest practices and theories of accounting, our BA (Hons) Accountancy degree offers essential training for entry into this truly prestigious global profession, along with an impressive range of maximum exemptions from professional accountancy body examinations.
Our BA (Hons) Accountancy is designed to give you a strong academic and vocational background for a professional career in accountancy. It will also support your career development if you are considering a broader management role, as it offers the financial knowledge that is central to many private and public sector careers
DURATION |
3 years |
AWARDING BODY |
The University of Greater Manchester |
TOTAL CREDITS |
360 |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
Assessment & Exams |
Modules
| YEAR | MODULE CODE | MODULE TITLES | CREDITS |
| Year 1 | ACC4013 | Financial Accounting Fundamentals | 20 |
| ACC4014 | Introduction to Law for Accountants | 20 | |
| ACC4015 | Principles of Economics | 20 | |
| ACC4016 | Management Accounting Fundamentals | 20 | |
| ACC4017 | Accountant in the Business Environment | 20 | |
| ACC4018 | Quantitative Methods for Accountants | 20 | |
| Year 2 | ACC5001 | Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 |
| ACC5002 | Management Accounting and Decision-Making | 20 | |
| ACC5003 | Personal and Business Tax | 20 | |
| ACC5004 | Auditing and Assurance | 20 | |
| ACC5005 | Professional Accountant in Practice | 20 | |
| ACC5006 | Contemporary Business Management | 20 | |
| Year 3 | ACC6001 | Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting | 20 |
| ACC6002 | Advanced Taxation | 20 | |
| ACC6003 | Financial Management | 20 | |
| ACC6005 | Strategic Management Accounting | 20 | |
| ACC6006 | Advanced Auditing Practice | 20 | |
| ACC6007 | Investigative Study | 20 | |
| Total Credits | 360 |
ENTRY CRITERIA |
1st year – At least 2 simple passes in the GCE A/L Commerce Stream or AAT Level 3 or Basic degree in a related field 2nd year – AAT Qualified students (should have completed law module) or AAT Level 4 – (Should have completed law module) or ACCA Completed 4 papers with tax or law module. (similar modules can be exempted from 2nd year. 3rd year – Qualified with ACCA/CIMA or CPA (Exempt 1st and 2nd year) |
CAREER OPTIONS |
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Course Info
- Duration: 3 years
- Prerequisites: No